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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $87,675

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $20,300

Lowest Total Invoice: $81,599

Audi A8 A8 L   
Difference: $18,879

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20122011
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Base Price $107,100 $84,000
Base Invoice $99,603 $78,120
Cold Weather Package   800
Premium Package   2,000
Cold Weather Package   744
Premium Package   1,860
Options (change) 0 2,800
Options (change) 0 2,604
Destination 875 875
Total Price $107,975 $87,675
Total Invoice $100,478 $81,599

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Audi A8 A8 L
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $22,570
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $20,992
Model Year20122011
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Engine382hp V8372hp V8
TransmissionT7T8
DrivetrainAWD w/4LAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)11/15 MPG17/27 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)610, 12630, 14
Tire (rear if not all the same)265/60-18255/45-19
Total Price$107,975$87,675
Adjustments for Features0-2,270
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$107,975$85,405
Total Invoice$100,478$81,599
Adjustments for Features0-2,113
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$100,478$79,486

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Features Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelG-ClassA8
TrimG550A8 L
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Transmission and Drivetrain 
7-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1200 
8-speed manually-shiftable automatic $1300
AWD w/low range$2200 
AWD $1700
Accessories 
Power door closers $300
Power trunk closer $350
Proximity key $250
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row, power $225
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats $0
Brake- or yaw-sensor-initiated collision preparation system $0
Front side airbags $350
Knee airbag, driver $75
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Obstacle detection, front $150
Rear side airbags $300
Cargo Management 
Air-conditioned storage compartment $50
Cargo cover$75 
Rear seat pass-through $100
Ski sack $50
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Electrically heated windshield$250 
Rear wiper$175 
Drivetrain 
Lockable center differential$150 
Lockable front differential$150 
Lockable rear differential$150 
Exterior 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Chrome brush guard$750 
Deep-tinted rear windows$275 
External spare tire shell$100 
Externally-mounted spare$0 
Rear bumper protector$40 
Running boards$350 
Skid plates$150 
Tow hook(s), front$40 
Tow hook(s), rear$25 
Wheel-lip moldings$75 
Infotainment 
Bluetooth audio streaming $25
CD changer, in-dash$325 
CD player $125
Handwriting recognition $200
iPod integration$100 
Satellite radio $200
Telematics service, such as OnStar$200 
USB port $25
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Analog clock $25
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Compass$0 
Interior ambient lighting $150
Power-folding mirrors $50
Steering-linked headlights $150
Seats and Interior Trim 
Center armrest(s), second row $50
Folding second row seats$300 
Leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Massage, driver seat $100
Massage, passenger seat $100
Metal pedals$75 
Power seat belt height adjusters, front row $25
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat $100
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, driver seat $100
Power upper seatback recliner, passenger seat $100
Upholstered instrument panel $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Air suspension, auto-leveling and height adjustable $1000
Electronic systems calibration selector $200
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100
Total Value of Features$7,305$9,575
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$2,270
Value of Feature Adjustments0-2,113

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 features.

Specifications Comparison: Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8

Model Year20122011
ModelG-ClassA8
Body4dr SUV4dr Sedan, ext.
Wheelbase112.2 in122.9 in
Length184.5 in207.4 in
Width71.8 in76.7 in
Height76.0 in57.9 in
Curb Weight5,510 lb.4,453 lb.
Fuel Capacity25.4 gal.23.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom42.2 in37.2 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room53.7 in59.1 in
Row 1 Hip Room51.5 in0.0 in
Row 1 Legroom52.5 in41.4 in
Row 2 Headroom40.0 in39.1 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.3 in57.8 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.9 in0.0 in
Row 2 Legroom41.9 in42.9 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum		45.2 ft313.2 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum		79.5 ft313.2 ft3

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See a complete comparison of Mercedes-Benz G-Class vs. Audi A8 specs.

Option Package Details
Audi A8 A8 L

Cold Weather Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200Yes
Rear seat pass-through100No
Heated steering wheel100Yes
Ski sack50No
Total Requested30067%
Total Not Requested15033%
Premium Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Wood trim, expanded coverage0No
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power thigh bolsters, driver seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, driver100Yes
Power thigh bolsters, passenger seat100No
Power seatback bolsters, passenger seat100Yes
Massage, driver seat100No
Massage, passenger seat100No
Total Requested50056%
Total Not Requested40044%

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